Alberta Sparrow Read-Aloud Online Storybook This read-aloud, online story is Alberta Sparrow written by Martha Crotty and illustrated by My Way in Education. The story is about a little sparrow bird named Alberta who overcomes her fear to fly. Each word is highlighted as it is read by narrator. There is a next, back, and pause button on each page. This would be a great resource to help build a literacy rich environment in the elementary classroom. This read-aloud would work well in a buddy Author(s): No creator set

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Next steps Plate tectonics is an earth sciences topic that attracts a good deal of interest, given that it a topic very often featured in popular science programmes on TV and radio. It is a subject that have strong visual appeal. The coverage is S279 is self-contained, up to date and is written in a way that will be accessible to those with interest and motivation, all the more so for those who have some pre-existing scientific understanding.Author(s): The Open University

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Buck-Toothed Demon Lizard | How To Confuse A Mosquito Dr. Hans Sues from the National Museum of Natural History discusses the new T. rex relation he recently identified. Also, learn how we might avoid mosquitoes by confusing their ability to hone in on us.Author(s): Information@mos.org

Plastic Bag Bracelet This is a great way to make a bracelet for either yourself or a friend. Materials Needed:Plastic Bag (with colorful design), Scissors, Pony Beads (these are used as decoration on braided hair). There is no sound, but the instructions appear on the screen. (00:56)Author(s): No creator set

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PediNeuroLogic Exam: Introduction: General Physical Examination In the neurological assessment of the child don't neglect the general physical examination. Some of the parts of the general examination that are particularly important to note are the following: Somatic growth - measure height and weight and compare percentiles with head circumference; Search for dysmorphic features - carefully study the face especially the midface. There is the old adage that the face reflects the brain because anomalies of the midface are often associated with underlying braiAuthor(s): No creator set

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PediNeuroLogic Exam: 3 Month Old: Normal: Reflexes - Plantar Reflex Stroking the lateral aspect of the plantar surface of the foot still elicits a strong 'Babinski sign' which is an up-going great toe and fanning of the other toes. A neuroscience tutorial focusing on those aspects of the pediatric neurological examination that are unique to the child's nervous system, with an emphasis on important neurodevelopmental milestones.Author(s): No creator set

Model Prison Architecture Williamsburg's jail, or gaol, set the standard for colonial prison architecture. Visit the building this year as we celebrate the 75th anniversary of its reconstruction. Architectural historian Carl Lounsbury describes the structure.Author(s): No creator set

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Martha Leads the Charge While General George Washington commanded the troops in the field, Martha led the charge at home. Historic Interpreter Lee Ann Rose describes the impact women made during the Revolution.Author(s): No creator set

Cooking with the Sun: Creating a Solar Oven For this activity, students will be given a set of materials: cardboard, a set of insulating materials (i.e. foam, newspaper, etc.), aluminum foil, and plexiglass. Students will then become engineers in building a solar oven from the given materials, keeping in mind that the oven should not only be able to collect as much of the sun's energy as possible but also to store it. Students will experiment with heat transfer through conduction by how well the oven is insulated and radiation by how wellAuthor(s): No creator set

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Smoking - The Facts This health education program explains why smoking is addictive and unhealthy for smokers and people around them. This resource is a MedlinePlus Interactive Health Tutorial from the National Library of Medicine, designed and developed by the Patient Education Institute.Author(s): No creator set